regent's park: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
C2Formal, Geographical, Cultural
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What does “regent's park” mean?
A major and historic royal park in central London, named after the Prince Regent (later George IV).
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Meaning and Definition
A major and historic royal park in central London, named after the Prince Regent (later George IV).
A specific geographic and cultural landmark in London, encompassing formal gardens, a lake, the London Zoo, and the Open Air Theatre. It can also refer metonymically to the affluent residential area surrounding the park.
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
In the UK, it is a well-known, specific place name. In the US, it is primarily recognized as a famous London landmark, not a generic term.
Connotations
In the UK: history, royalty, leisure, affluence, central London. In the US: a tourist attraction, a symbol of classic London.
Frequency
High frequency in UK context (especially London); low frequency in general US English, except in travel/tourist contexts.
Grammar
How to Use “regent's park” in a Sentence
[Location] is in/near/adjacent to Regent's Park.We visited/spent time in/walked through Regent's Park.The [event] took place in Regent's Park.Vocabulary
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Examples
Examples of “regent's park” in a Sentence
verb
British English
- (Not applicable as a proper noun)
American English
- (Not applicable as a proper noun)
adverb
British English
- (Not applicable)
American English
- (Not applicable)
adjective
British English
- (Not standard as an adjective. Use 'Regent's Park' attributively: 'a Regent's Park address', 'the Regent's Park area'.)
American English
- (Same as British)
Usage
Meaning in Context
Business
"Our new offices are located just north of Regent's Park, providing excellent transport links."
Academic
"The Nash terraces surrounding Regent's Park are prime examples of Regency architecture and urban planning."
Everyday
"Let's have a picnic in Regent's Park if the weather's nice this weekend."
Technical
"The Regent's Park Allotment Gardens are a designated Site of Borough Importance for Nature Conservation."
Vocabulary
Synonyms of “regent's park”
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Antonyms of “regent's park”
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Common Mistakes When Using “regent's park”
- Missing the apostrophe (Regents Park).
- Incorrect apostrophe placement (Regents' Park).
- Using it as a common noun (e.g., 'a regent's park' for any park).
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
The correct spelling is 'Regent's Park' with an apostrophe, indicating it was the park of the Prince Regent.
Key attractions include the London Zoo, Queen Mary's Gardens (with the rose garden), the Open Air Theatre, the boating lake, and the wide sports fields.
Yes, Regent's Park is a public royal park and is free to enter, though some attractions within it (like the Zoo or theatre) charge admission.
The apostrophe signifies possession. The park was part of a grand scheme by the Prince Regent (the future King George IV), hence it is the Regent's Park.
A major and historic royal park in central London, named after the Prince Regent (later George IV).
Regent's park is usually formal, geographical, cultural in register.
Regent's park: in British English it is pronounced /ˈriː.dʒənts ˈpɑːk/, and in American English it is pronounced /ˈriː.dʒənts ˈpɑːrk/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.
Phrases
Idioms & Phrases
- “(No specific idioms)”
Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
Think of a REGENT (a ruler) who wanted a beautiful PARK. The Regent's Park = the park belonging to the Prince Regent.
Conceptual Metaphor
REGENT'S PARK IS A ROYAL JEWEL IN LONDON'S CROWN (a precious, central, and ornate feature).
Practice
Quiz
What is the origin of the name 'Regent's Park'?